Tag: 2027 Election

2027: “It’ll be hard to sell northern candidate to southern voters” – Amaechi warns ADC

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Amaechi on North

…Pledges loyalty to party’s flagbearer Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against fielding a northern presidential candidate in 2027, warning that it may be difficult to convince southern voters to support such a move. Speaking in Kano on February 12, 2026, Amaechi said the party must carefully weigh regional dynamics ahead of the general election, stressing that the current balance of power in the country cannot be ignored. “It will be hard to get the South to give up…

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“BVAS doesn’t require Internet on election day” – Yakubu

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Yakubu on BVAS

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) does not require internet connectivity to function on election day. Yakubu explained that voter accreditation using BVAS is conducted offline, stressing that the device is designed to verify voters through fingerprint and facial recognition without relying on internet access. According to him, connectivity is only needed later for the transmission of election data to INEC’s Result Viewing (IReV) portal. He made the clarification amid recurring concerns and public debates…

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“ADC won’t zone 2027 presidential ticket”, el-Rufa’i declares

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el Rufa'i declares

Former Kaduna State governor and senior figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir el-Rufa’i, has announced that the party will not zone its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that all aspirants will be allowed to compete freely. Speaking in an interview programme, el-Rufa’i said the ADC had resolved to reject zoning, consensus arrangements or forced withdrawals, stressing that credible and transparent primaries would determine its flagbearer. “We will not have zoning. We will not force anyone to step down. Everyone will be given the opportunity…

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Yiaga Africa, others urge INEC to issue notice for 2027 election

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Yiaga Africa

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue the election timetable and schedule for the 2027 election in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 without further delay. The organisation also urged the 10th National Assembly to harmonise the Bill seeking to amend the 2022 Electoral Act and transmit it to the President for assent within two weeks. The organisations argued that the delay in concluding work on the Bill introduces uncertainty that may compromise preparation for the 2027 general election.…

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North–South Alliance: Obi–Kwankwaso ticket proposed ahead of 2027

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Obi–Kwankwaso ticket

Supporters of the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have proposed a joint presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi and Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general election. The proposal was announced on Friday in Kano by Abba Sadauki Gwale, who spoke on behalf of several Kwankwaso support groups. He said the idea reflects the desire of their supporters to back a political alliance that can address Nigeria’s growing insecurity and economic hardship. According to Gwale, the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket could run on any political platform, stressing…

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2027: “We don’t need Govs. to mobilise support for Tinubu” – Wike

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FCT Police urge NLC2

…Launches pro-Tinubu radio station in Rivers Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said supporters of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State do not require the involvement of state governors to mobilise political support ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike stated this  yesterday, at the inauguration of the Port-Harcourt office of the ‘Renewed Hope Ambassadors’, a political support group. According to him, existing political structures in the state are sufficient to organise independently. He said, “We don’t need a governor to mobilise us. We have senators,…

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INEC finalises 2027 election timetable

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INEC finalises election timetable

…Orders nationwide voter register clean-up; flags Electoral Act delay The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded preparations for the 2027 General Election timetable and schedule of activities, even as it raised concerns over delays in amending the Electoral Act and announced plans for a nationwide voter verification and revalidation exercise to strengthen electoral credibility. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a consultative engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), marking the start of intensive preparations for upcoming elections, including the 2027 polls. Amupitan said the…

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2027: “States with high votes for  Tinubu will enjoy more FG projects” – Barau Jibrin

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Barau Jibrin on 2027

…As Senate pushes bigger federal share of national revenue Deputy President of the 10th Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said states that deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election would enjoy increased federal projects, as the Senate simultaneously moves to amend the Constitution to boost the Federal Government’s share of national revenue. Speaking on Monday in Katsina at the endorsement ceremony of President Tinubu and Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Raɗɗa, Senator Barau said states that strongly support the President’s re-election…

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2027: “Opposition only talks on TV while we mobilise, engage Nigerians” – APC

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APC on opposition

…“Defections don’t guarantee victory” – Ex-lawmaker warns  As political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended its strategy of grassroots mobilisation, even as a former federal lawmaker cautions that a wave of defections alone will not secure electoral victory. Speaking during a television programme on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, dismissed opposition parties as being more active on television than on the ground, insisting that the ruling party is focused on engaging Nigerians directly at the grassroots. According…

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“No one can defeat Tinubu in 2027” – Atiku’s son

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Atiku’s son

Son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Abba, has declared that no political party can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Abba, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress, (APC), stated this yesterday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, after collecting his membership registration card at Gwadabawa Ward, in Yola-North LGA. According to him, his decision to join the APC was motivated by a desire to contribute to the administration’s “far-reaching economic and human development reforms.” He stated: “I want to make it very clear that nobody or…

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